Comments on: the quest for personal style: inspiration and mood boards.

By: Nancy Marie

Nancy Marie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:25:52 +0000

I just found your blog and am having a wonderful time reading. Your ideas and knowledge about inspiration boards are absolutely great. It is funny, because I was making fashion inspiration boards as a little girl, I just did not know what they were called. LOL! Thanks for the great blog and keep up the good work.

By: giovanna

giovanna — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:45:44 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this great information with us!! It helped me a lot!!

By: bits and bobbins » archives » creative to-do lists: what’s yours look like?

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:46:02 +0000

[...] i’m forever making creative to-do lists! my creative to-do lists usually are comprised of the following sorts of items: specific creative projects i want to tackle, art of craft classes i’m yearning to take…things of that nature. sometimes they are centered upon a specific creative project, listing the items or tasks i need in order to bring that project to life. it’s sort an adjunct to other brainstorming and organizational practices, like making a mood board (something i’ve gone on and on about here many times before). simply getting these ideas and intentions out on paper, or typing them out into a computer program specifically like omni-outliner (an awesome outlining program my husband turned me on to long ago, which i use constantly) is immensely helpful because it allows me to braindump, organize the tasks and ideas i have and want to accomplish, and keeps me (somewhat!) accountable to actually getting those tasks accomplished and those ideas fulfilled. *** [...]

By: exquisite function » The exquisite function of window shopping

exquisite function » The exquisite function of window shopping — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:26:50 +0000

[...] The Quest for Personal Style: Inspiration and Mood Boards — Great tips from the insightful Tricia Royal. [...]

By: bits and bobbins » archives » less is more: downsizing and decluttering your wardrobe: maintaining the less is more! (part 3)

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:56:34 +0000

[...] now comes the REALLY fun part…smart shopping! -before you hit the shops, check that mood board…again! remember who you are, and what you want to express to the world via your own special and unique take on personal style. resolve to only purchase that which you LOVE, to only acquire clothing and accessories that fit in with and your personal aesthetic and flatter your figure. if an item you are considering does not do either of these things for you, you are probably better off without it! -the purging process, while totally necessary, and healthy, can also leave one with some gaps in the old wardrobe. be smart about the way you will fill these wardrobe gaps from here on out! sit down in front of your freshly organized and utterly lovely closet with a pen/pencil and a pad. ponder what you truly and honestly require to fill in the gaps in your wardrobe. what is missing that could support and enhance what you already have, and take your wardrobe to the next level? be specific. if you know where you think you might find such an item, jot that down as well. you are essentially making a plan for smart shopping that you can later pop in your bag and carry with you when you are out and about in the world. it can serve as a reminder of what you NEED, so you don’t fill up your closet with frivolities you DON’T NEED. it makes you accountable and keeps you honest. so, just got finished cleaning my own closet out last week. i made just such a list, and my list of things to get looks something like this: -interesting, well-made black flats -interesting, well-made red flats -high heeled sandals with real wooden heels (chie mihara?) -vintage acid wash skinny jeans -leggings in a warm-gray color -good quality black tights -colored tights -hand knit sweater coat (knit by me) [...]

By: bits and bobbins » archives » less is more: downsizing and decluttering your wardrobe: the sorting process! (part 2)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:33:46 +0000

[...] -keep your mood board handy, if you think you need the visual reminder. set it up on top of your dresser or somewhere else where it can be in sight while you work. -if you have time, try on EVERYTHING in your closet. it’s important to evaluate absolutely everything in your closet. if you work or go to school, this might be best done on a day off on which you have no other obligations, perhaps on a sunday afternoon, if you have weekends off, for example. otherwise, you can break the task up over a couple days, if need be, but make sure the days are successive and in the same week so you stay motivated. sorting through your things can be intense and sometimes difficult, but trust me, when it’s all over and you’ve dumped the things you don’t LOVE or need, you’ll feel terrific! [...]

By: bits and bobbins » archives » less is more: downsizing and decluttering your wardrobe: getting ready! (part 1)

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:49:17 +0000

[...] -if you’re a little unclear about your personal style and are feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are and what you love, make a mood board/inspiration board first. if ye know thyself, the process of decluttering your stuff will be much simpler and less stress-making. [...]

By: bits and bobbins » archives » less is more: downsizing and decluttering your wardrobe: getting ready! (part 1)

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:44:24 +0000

[...] PREPARE FOR THE DECLUTTERING PROCESS! you can prep yourself in these ways: it’s super important to get your mind space and physical space souped up before you scrutinize your stuff! -first and foremost, make a concerted effort to keep a positive attitude about the decluttering your wardrobe. think of the process of delcluttering as an amazingly good thing: it’s a fresh start! you’re going to a.) eliminate stress in yourself and those who live with you! b.) end up with what you NEED and LOVE. and c.) put the kibosh on clutter. -make sure you have a full length mirror at the ready. you want to be able to see yourself from head to toe. none of this half-body bathroom mirror business. -open up all the curtains and windows in the room, or turn on all the available lights in the room where you’ll be doing all your sorting. you want to be able to see yourself and the clothes and accessories which you will be evaluating in the best possible light. good lighting allows you to see the true colors and textures of your clothing and accessories and how they honestly work with your skin tone and figure. -before you begin, eat a good healthy meal and set aside a glass of water that you can sip on while you work. dehydration and low blood sugar are bad bedfellows for your brain…you want to be at your best when you’re trying to determine if you TRULY love and look good in that denim skort, lace-up bustier or argyle socks! -to set the mood, put on some great music! choose some tunes that you know will motivate but not distract you. i think something that gets your blood pumping is just perfect for this sort of task! i love to put on a breaks or hip-hop dj set while i am working through my closet and trying things on. when i need a break from the intensity of sorting and deciding i can dance around the house a little! -shower, put on makeup, and do your hair! this tactic helped me, big time! i could evaluate the clothes i was sorting through as if i was getting dressed to go out in the usual way, without being distracted by the possible scary state of a makeupless face or wild bedhead! -if you’re a little unclear about your personal style and are feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are and what you love, make a mood board/inspiration board first. if ye know thyself, the process of decluttering your stuff will be much simpler and less stress-making. -gather up those trashbags or get out those empty shopping bags you been saving! these will be the eventual receptacles for your discards. *** [...]

By: bits and bobbins » archives » the quest for personal style: the angel is in the details

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:20:28 +0000

[...] perhaps you’re starting to or are keeping a sketchbook, a scrapbook, making a pile of delightful and inspiring scraps, or putting them on a board. perhaps you even made a bona fide inspiration or mood board. [...]

By: laura/2eck

laura/2eck — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:26:24 +0000

wow, this entry is so inspiring! i read it yesterday and filled some new empty pages of my scrapbook today, because i couldn’t wait anymore! thanks, tricia!